Podcast worksheet: Censorship in Franco’s Spain: Voices Silenced and Lives Rewritten

Each of my podcast entries comes with a vocabulary section, a comprehension section to develop the spanish language on the topic, a summary section and then translation into and from TL. The entry also comes with a suggested answer sheet that you adjust, should your exam boards require it.

This podcast script explores the pervasive censorship that existed in Spain under Francisco Franco’s dictatorship. The script begins by establishing the context of Franco’s regime, which was rooted in nationalism, Catholicism, and authoritarian control. It then examines the impact of censorship on various sectors of society, including literature, film, and daily life. The script highlights the stories of prominent figures like Federico García Lorca, Luis Buñuel, and Antonio Machado, showcasing how their works were suppressed, silenced, or forced into exile. It then discusses the tactics employed by writers and artists to resist censorship, including the use of allegory and symbolism, the creation of underground press and theatrical productions, and the preservation of regional languages. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the importance of remembering and reclaiming the voices silenced under the Francoist regime.